"zoophorous" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: zoophorouses [plural]
Etymology: So called from the figures of animals carved upon it. See zoo- and -phore. Head templates: {{en-noun}} zoophorous (plural zoophorouses)
  1. (architecture) The part between the architrave and cornice; the frieze. Categories (topical): Architecture Synonyms: zoöphorous, zoophorus
    Sense id: en-zoophorous-en-noun-L452CR5C Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: architecture

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